Newport Beach teachers, the folks at ThirdLove want to offer you a little lift in this first full month of school.

A free bra, that is.

The lingerie company based in San Francisco is hosting Teacher Appreciation Week this Monday through Sunday, Sept. 18.

The store at Fashion Island is inviting all Newport Beach teachers and educators to come by for a free 24/7 T-shirt bra. The company’s top-seller comes in full- or half-cup sizes and includes proprietary memory foam lining.

The promotional campaign aims to “lend a little extra support this school year.” Educators should bring a school credential to prove they are indeed a teacher. The company also wants to remind teachers, military, first responders and medical staff that they get a 15% discount on purchases all year.

The company launched as an online-only boutique but shifted to brick-and-mortar stores earlier this year. Its first store opened at the shopping center in February.

“California is our number one state (for sales), and that probably doesn’t come as a surprise,” co-founder and CEO Heidi Zak told the Register on the store’s opening day. “San Francisco and LA are two of our strongest markets. As for Newport Beach, in general, it’s a premier shopping destination. Our core customer is a busy mom. We knew that from looking at both the demographics here and our selling patterns that this location would be really great for us.”

A sign outside the United States Post Office in Costa Mesa on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 announces that the USPS is hiring. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

USPS gears up for a bevy of job fairs

The U.S. Postal Service continues its hunt for workers in Orange County.

The postal agency, which has been looking to fill a variety of positions for months, will host a series of job fairs through October.

USPS is looking for city carriers, tractor-trailer operators and mail processing personnel.

The job fairs are walk-in events. USPS personnel will be available to help guide applicants with benefit, qualifications and application questions. Laptops also will be available to submit applications.

Social distancing will be enforced and any mask mandate will follow city restrictions.

Here’s the schedule:

Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Laguna Niguel Post Office, 22991 Niguel Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92677

Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Trabuco Canyon Annex, 29851 Aventura Suite K, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92678

Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – El Toro Post Office, 24552 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Dana Point Post Office, 24551 Del Prado, Dana Point, CA 92629

Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tustin Post Office, 340 E First Street, Tustin, CA 92780

Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – North Orange County Career Fair, 340 W Commonwealth, Fullerton, CA 92832

Starting pay for most positions is $18 to $30 per hour. Applications also are accepted online at usps.com/careers.

In August, the National Association of Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union called on USPS to increase hiring because long-term understaffing was hurting employee morale, according to Federal News Network, which reports on government agencies.

The NALC is encouraging Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to convert contract workers to full-time “career” positions.

Casa Romantica Executive Director Amy Berhens, board president Ruth Denault, and Orange County’s Fifth District Community Relations Advisor Sergio Prince stand with a special commendation presented in honor of Casa Romantica’s 95th Anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 17. (Courtesy of Casa Romantica)

San Clemente cultural center celebrates 95 years

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente celebrated its 95th anniversary in mid-August.

The Spanish-style estate designed by architect Carl Lindbom was built for San Clemente’s founder Ole Hanson and his family and today is on the National Register of Historic Places.

“We are proud to be a vibrant destination for people of all ages to share special, inspiring experiences. As a historical landmark bringing together generations, we can’t think of a better way to reflect on Casa Romantica’s past than through unique events and experiences that represent the history and cultural evolution of Southern California,” shared Casa Romantica executive director Amy Behrens.

For a list of events held at the facility or more information, go to CasaRomantica.org.

Law firm creates equestrian group

Buchalter, a law firm with offices in Irvine, has launched an Equine Industry Group.

A group of 25 staff members are under direction of four Buchalter attorneys who, in addition to their legal expertise, are also life-long equestrians.

Buchalter said the group “grew out of a passion for horses and the recognition of a need for high-quality legal services in the equestrian industry.”

Peggy Hosking, Leah Lively, Danielle Mayer and Alexandra Bijan Pakzad are leading the team.

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Payman Roshan is the new senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente’s Orange County service area, succeeding Mark Costa who is retiring after seven years in the position. Roshan will have operational responsibility for Kaiser centers in Anaheim and Irvine along with 24 medical offices. He joined Kaiser Permanente in 2005 as a regional director of clinical technology/ biomedical engineering and has since served in numerous leadership roles. Kaiser has nearly 600,000 members in the county.

Fabiana Burkett has been promoted to chief risk officer, a new position at Orange County’s Credit Union in Santa Ana. She will focus on risk management, vendor management, regulatory compliance, business resumption and loss prevention. She will also oversee day-to-day operational risk management functions and serve as a corporate partner for leaders across the credit union. Orange County’s Credit Union has 120,000 Members.

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